British Bangladeshi Who’s Who 2026 : Celebrating 17 Years of Recognising Community Excellence

The annual publication and prestigious awards gala dinner will celebrate the achievements, contributions and inspirational stories of the British Bangladeshi community.

The Bangla Mirror Group, publishers of the prestigious British Bangladeshi Who’s Who, has officially launched its 2026 edition at a press conference held at the Seminar Room, London Muslim Centre, East London.

The launch announced the forthcoming publication and awards gala dinner, which will take place at the prestigious Meridian Grand on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Now celebrating its 17th year, the British Bangladeshi Who’s Who continues its mission of recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals from the British Bangladeshi community.

First published in 2008, the publication was established to highlight the contributions, successes and inspirational journeys of British Bangladeshis across a wide range of professional and business sectors.

Although relatively small in comparison with other South Asian communities in the UK, British Bangladeshis have made significant contributions to the country’s economy and society, spanning numerous industries, including the highly respected curry industry.

The community is home to an abundance of exceptional talent and achievement, much of which remains
unrecognised. The British Bangladeshi Who’s Who aims to address this by providing a platform to celebrate individuals whose dedication, hard work and accomplishments deserve wider recognition.

Over the years, the publication and its annual awards gala dinner have grown significantly in profile and reputation, attracting prominent personalities from politics, government, business, the media and other professional sectors.

The 2026 edition promises to be another landmark celebration, featuring an exciting selection of new faces and emerging talent alongside several eagerly anticipated awards. The gala dinner is expected to welcome high-profile dignitaries, celebrities and guests from across the UK to celebrate the achievements and diversity of the British Bangladeshi community.

Founder highlights the publication’s growing legacy

Abdul Karim Goni, founder of the publication, said: “The Publication and Awards Ceremony is now an important date in the calendar for British Bangladeshis. I am thrilled that it is our brainchild that we can now use to recognise individuals in our community. We are celebrating the 17th year of this publication launch and gala dinner.”

Reflecting on the publication’s journey, he added: “From humble beginnings, the publication and gala event have firmly positioned themselves as leaders in providing an all-inclusive celebration of the British Bangladeshi community, growing at an exponential rate.
“We have discovered some of the real gems of our community. As the publication continues to grow, we also face the challenge of limiting the number of profiles to a sensible quantity. The reality is that there is an abundance of successful British Bangladeshis, each with their own unique stories and inspirational journeys.

“The publication features a variety of individuals from different walks of life, representing the wealth of success to be celebrated within this unique and wonderful community.
“I hope you enjoy this edition and that it marks the first of many milestones for our publication.”

Executive Editor celebrates the community’s achievements
Suhana Ahmed, Executive Editor of the British Bangladeshi Who’s Who, said: “This year we celebrate the 17th year of this important publication. The publication has really gone from strength to strength. When it started, the founders could only have dreamt that it would continue and grow at the rate it has.

“It amazes me that, sixteen years on, we continue to unearth some real talent within our community. I hope you enjoy this year’s publication and appreciate the success of our award winners.”

Readers can visit www.bbwhoswho.co.uk to explore the publication’s history and the lists of recognised individuals from 2008 to 2026.
The publication has previously received recognition for its work, including acknowledgement from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh.

Prominent journalists, business leaders and community representatives attend launch
The press conference was attended by an impressive gathering of prominent journalists, community leaders, business figures and representatives from various sectors.

Those present included K M Abu Taher Chowdhury, Syed Nahas Pasha, Dr Zaki Rezwana Anwar FRSA, Taz Choudhury, Tareq Chowdhury, Mahbub Rahman, Taysir Mahmud, Shah Yousuf, Enam Choudhury, Rajib Hasan, Mustak Babul, Rahmot Ali, M A Qayum, Saleh Ahmed, Shahed Rahman, Ayesha Chowdhury, Cllr Syeda Choudhury, Nikita Malanchandani, Director of Meridian Grand, Trustee of Zaimah Ms Imene Baha, Badrul I Siddiki of Energy Solution, Tapan Saha, founder of Acc Tex Consultancy, Jan Knights, Founder and Managing Director of Square Mile Insurance Services, David Royston, Insurance Account Manager, and Abdul Salam Sheikh, owner of Salam Palace (Holiday Home).

The gathering also included community activists and representatives from Bengali electronic, print and online media.
Members of the British Bangladeshi Who’s Who team were also present, including Ahad Ahmed, Barrister Anawar Miah, Barrister Nadia Ali, Mohammed Ali, Faruk Miah MBE, Hafsa Noor and Shihab Hussen, among others.

Sponsors, supporters and partners

The 2026 publication and awards gala dinner is made possible through the support of numerous organisations and businesses, with Meridian Grand serving as the venue partner.

The event will be managed by Pearl Advertising.

The official media partners of the gala dinner are Channel S TV, G10 Design & Printers and AMEZE Media.
Zaimah has been selected as the event’s sole official charity partner for 2026.

The event is supported by: Hot Tub Stores UK, Square Mile Insurance Services, Acc Tex Consultancy, Energy Solution, Apex Accountancy, Brit Bazar, Midnight Garden, Salam Palace.

Additional advertisers supporting the publication include: Work Permit Cloud, Vantage Accident Management, M Q Hasan Solicitors, MORTZ Group, Taffs Pharmacy, Prime Estate Agent, MFG ESSO BEAM Service Station , Kalam Solicitors, M Nasir Uddin & Partners, Kingdom Solicitors, Eurasia Food Service, Kushiara Travels, Muqum Ahmed, Curry Leaf

A celebration made possible by community support
The Bangla Mirror Group has expressed its sincere gratitude to all the organisations, businesses, advertisers, sponsors and individuals who continue to support the publication and its annual awards celebration.

The organisers emphasised that the continued success and growth of the British Bangladeshi Who’s Who would not have been possible without the commitment and encouragement of the wider community.

As the publication enters its 17th year, the 2026 edition aims to continue its tradition of recognising outstanding achievements, celebrating inspirational individuals and highlighting the positive contribution of British Bangladeshis to British society.

The organisers look forward to welcoming distinguished guests, award recipients, supporters and members of the community to the gala dinner at Meridian Grand on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

For further information and to explore previous editions, visit: www.bbwhoswho.co.uk